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A6 BJB

2005 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V70109,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 131,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,704 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,437 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge / cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,319 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear MIRROR GLASS MISSING (3.3 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge / cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,236 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 103,236 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,662 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 99,662 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,857 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 89,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,758 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,994 miles

rear brake pads at 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,144 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 73,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,079 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 72,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,277 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 65,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,341 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 37,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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A6 BJB is a 2005 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 BJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 BJB registered?

A6 BJB is a 2005 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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